Woman dies in north shore fire
A woman has died after being rescued from a burning townhouse in Cremorne, as police launch an investigation into the fatal blaze on Sydney’s north shore.
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6700+ closures: NSW’s dying business sectors listed
A record wave of business collapses in NSW, with thousands of closures in just 11 months, has prompted urgent calls for government action. Scroll out interactive list.
Board exodus, $55m loss, project peril: Is John Holland crumbling?
The fortunes – or lack thereof – of one of Australia’s biggest builders are in the spotlight as it grapples with over-budget, overtime projects, a thunderous loss and the quiet exit of its chairman and director.
Mum dies in horror Byron Bay crash after father’s funeral
A Gold Coast mum who perished in a car crash returning home from her father’s funeral has been remembered as a “special soul” that could make “anyone laugh”. Read the heartfelt tributes.
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NSW Health warns of deadly wild mushrooms
Authorities are urging the public not to forage or eat wild mushrooms after deadly death cap fungi were found in several NSW locations.
Alleged gunman charged over shooting death of Alen Moradian
A 24-year-old man who allegedly shot dead Comanchero bikie boss Alen Moradian at Bondi Junction last year has been charged. Source: NSW Police…
More Chinese warships set to enter Aussie waters: Defence chief
Australians should expect more Chinese naval flotillas to sail into our waters, the ADF chief has warned – and the Deputy PM says we know “exactly what they’re rehearsing”.
Northern beaches set to debate stance on Gaza
As Sydney’s northern beaches prepare for a 25 per cent rate hike, councillors will debate an “immature” motion about a war being fought more than 14,000km away.
Stricken T4 line recovers just in time for morning commute
Sydney Trains’ Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line has recovered from prolonged power failures on Monday for Tuesday’s early rush.
Where four new schools will be built, more slated for upgrades
Southwest Sydney residents will finally receive a long-awaited new primary school as part of a $2.6 billion injection into school infrastructure in the Minns government’s budget next week.
State’s workplace insurer’s $4.9bn deficit exposed as claims balloon
The state’s workplace insurer is $4.9 billion in deficit, according to bombshell internal documents which have revealed the industries with the most workers getting compensation for psychological injuries.
Studious night owls rejoice over Sydney library opening 24/7
Studious night owls and bookworms rejoice: A Sydney council is now opening two of its public libraries 24 hours a day.
Defence Force chief: Our navy now ‘significantly more lethal’
From China to Trump, subs to space weapons, the Defending Australia forum was a fascinating glimpse into the future of hi-tech warfare and our national security challenges.
USYD teacher’s ‘execute Zionists’ call ‘dangerous’
A Sydney of University academic calling for Zionists to be executed shows the daily experience of Jews in NSW has entered a “dangerous new phase”, the boss of Australia’s top Jewish body has told a state parliament inquiry.
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